Description
Ultra crispy smashed potatoes are golden, crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They’re rustic, addictive, and the perfect side dish or snack, tasting like French fries but with even more texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 small or medium potatoes
- Salt (for boiling and sprinkling)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (fan 180°C).
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (20–30 minutes, depending on size).
- Drain and let steam dry for a few minutes.
- Place potatoes on a baking tray. Gently smash with a fork or masher, leaving some texture.
- Let steam dry again briefly. Drizzle with melted butter and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until deeply golden and crispy: 45 minutes for small potatoes, 55 minutes for medium.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Add grated Parmesan before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Infuse garlic into melted butter for extra flavor.
- Boil with herbs like rosemary or thyme for subtle aroma.
- Best reheated in oven or air fryer—avoid microwaving to keep crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potatoes
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
